Hair Dryers (Light Distribution) – Electrical Safety (2004)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Electric hand-held hair dryers
Brand
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Light Distribution Inc., of Miami, Fla. is recalling Electric hand-held hair dryers. The hazard is: These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GF. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled units are the Turbo 1650 and Turbo 2650 electric hand-held hair dryers. These hair dryers have a pistol grip, black or red and black colored plastic casing, two-prong power cord, and a label that reads in part: "Light Distribution" or "Windsor" and "110V/60HZ". The model name and number also are printed on the label.
Reported concern (CPSC)
These hair dryers do not have an immersion protection device or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) on the power cord, which poses a serious electrocution hazard if dropped in water. In 1991, a voluntary standard was implemented that called for all hair dryers used by consumers to protect against electrocution in both the "on" and "off" positions.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Stop using these hair dryers immediately and return the unit to the firm for a free replacement unit.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026